Govt to cut electricity prices from March
The federal government has decided to cut electricity costs, suggesting a Rs2 per unit reduction in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024-25.
Federal govt decides not to set wheat support price for 2025-26
The federal government has announced that no new support price will be set for wheat for the 2025-26 harvest.
Govt to establish minerals division for sector growth
WEB DESK: The federal government has now established a dedicated Minerals Division to attract local and foreign investment in a very organised way for mineral exploration, regulation, and development. Formation of inter-provincial committee Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will now constitute an Inter-Provincial Committee (IPC), to draw terms of reference for
LESCO names government departments with unpaid dues
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has publicly disclosed the names of various federal and provincial government departments that have failed to clear their outstanding dues. This announcement was made on Tuesday, highlighting the significant debts owed to the company. According to a spokesperson for Lesco, the Tehsil Municipal Administrations
Government bans foreign study tours for senior bureaucrats
The federal government has imposed a ban on foreign study tours for senior officials participating in the National Management Course (NMC). The decision, approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, was conveyed through a notification issued by the Establishment Division. Read More: Balochistan govt withholds salaries of ghost employees The National School
Govt extends summer vacation for Islamabad schools and colleges
The Federal government has announced an extension of summer vacation due to the ongoing heat wave and anticipated rains, with holidays now set to continue until August 4. The decision was verified by a notification released by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training. Additionally, on Monday, August 6,
Electricity rates increased for all consumer categories
The federal government has decided to raise electricity prices for commercial, agricultural, and large consumers. Commercial users will see an increase of Rs 8.04 per unit, making the new rate Rs 77.15 per unit starting in July. Agricultural consumers will experience a Rs 6.62 per unit rise, resulting in a
Will mobile phone services be suspended during Muharram?
Mobile phone services will be suspended in several areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) during Muharram. Police officials have asked the home ministry to suspend mobile services on the 9th and 10th of Muharram. This is to help maintain security in the province during this time. The federal government has also
Electricity consumers set to get major relief soon
The federal government has decided to revoke the recent electricity tariff increase for households consuming up to 200 units per month. The approval to withdraw the hike was given during a cabinet meeting convened by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to sources, the government plans to offer a subsidy of
Medicine prices set to skyrocket under new government policy
The cost of medicines in the country is expected to increase due to the introduction of an 18% sales tax and the decision by the federal government to deregulate the prices of non-essential medicines. Following this decision, pharmaceutical companies will have the freedom to set and sell medicine prices according
